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Sidney, MT · standard

ZIP Code 59270

Richland County, Montana — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,339
3/sq mi
$72,630
Median income
$267,600
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sidney pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 59270 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 59270 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2530.7 square miles in Sidney, Richland County, Montana. The area is home to 7,339 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 59270 against Montana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 59270 sits at $72,630 (4% above the Montana average), while per-capita income is $45,607. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $267,600 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $938 per month, and 63.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 59270 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 59270 sits relative to Montana and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 59270

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 59270.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 59270, Sidney, MT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,339

Population

2530.7

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 59270?

39.6

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$72,630

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$45,607

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 59270 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$72,630 Top 49% higher than 51% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,294

Total Housing Units

3,420

Occupied Units

874

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.8%
Renter 36.2%

$267,600

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$938

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

415

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+315%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 59270 have decreased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +315% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 353
2021 +2.6% 362
2022 +9.3% 395
2023 +15.3% 456
2024 -9.0% 415

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 416 business establishments in ZIP 59270, employing approximately 3,819 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,728,000.

416

Businesses

3,819

Employees

$222.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 51 12.3%
Retail trade 46 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 40 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 39 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing 38 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 34 8.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 30 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 7.0%
Finance and insurance 25 6.0%
Wholesale trade 23 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 4.1%
Manufacturing 11 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 2.6%
Information 8 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.7%
Utilities 5 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 59270 in? ▼
ZIP code 59270 (Sidney) is located in Richland County, Montana. Richland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richland-mt.
What is the population of ZIP code 59270? ▼
ZIP code 59270 in Sidney, MT has a population of 7,339 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 59270? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 59270 is $72,630, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 59270? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 59270 is $267,600, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 59270? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 59270 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 59270? ▼
ZIP code 59270 has 416 business establishments employing approximately 3,819 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 59270? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 59270 are: Construction (51), Retail trade (46), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 59270? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 59270 decreased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 315%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 59270? ▼
In ZIP code 59270, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 59270? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 59270 is 21.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 59270? ▼
In ZIP code 59270, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 59270? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 59270 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sidney, MT

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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